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This is officially my second round of Atkins. The first was very effective as I went from 215 to 195 in 5 months. That was 4 years ago and I'm now at 230. Considering that Supersize Me could've been filmed from the passenger seat in my truck for much of the last 4 years, 35lbs isn't too bad of a gain.
But 230 lbs is the most I've ever weighed and I've drawn the line this time for real. I'm 6'0, medium build, the most exercise I get is golf in a cart, eat fast food an average nearing 2x per day, and at 28 yrs old I'm ruining my body and my future health at the precise time that I should be in my prime. Plus I look terrible!
I started Induction 14 days ago today. I admit I was dreading it, but I'm so happy with myself for finally doing it. The food options are better, I know what I'm doing, and my wife and I are both much better at cooking.
I'm down 10 lbs to 220 and actually had someone at work mention that I looked thinner today. He didn't even know I was dieting! That was nice.
It's been so wonderful to have hunger gone for the most part. I wake up a little hungry, barely notice when lunch time is anymore, am ambivalent to what I eat for dinner, and generally don't crave anything. I've decided to try to keep it simple for a while and avoid seeking much variety. If I just eat more of the same things over and over then I spend less time thinking about food which helps me fix my main problem: love of bad foods and overeating. Psychologically, I have to make myself see food in a different light. Period.
I ran today for the first time and am even kicking around the idea of a gym. Hopefully I'll be reporting back in 2 weeks talking about consistent exercise and another 5-10 lbs gone! I have my mind right. I'm optimistic.
But 230 lbs is the most I've ever weighed and I've drawn the line this time for real. I'm 6'0, medium build, the most exercise I get is golf in a cart, eat fast food an average nearing 2x per day, and at 28 yrs old I'm ruining my body and my future health at the precise time that I should be in my prime. Plus I look terrible!
I started Induction 14 days ago today. I admit I was dreading it, but I'm so happy with myself for finally doing it. The food options are better, I know what I'm doing, and my wife and I are both much better at cooking.
I'm down 10 lbs to 220 and actually had someone at work mention that I looked thinner today. He didn't even know I was dieting! That was nice.
It's been so wonderful to have hunger gone for the most part. I wake up a little hungry, barely notice when lunch time is anymore, am ambivalent to what I eat for dinner, and generally don't crave anything. I've decided to try to keep it simple for a while and avoid seeking much variety. If I just eat more of the same things over and over then I spend less time thinking about food which helps me fix my main problem: love of bad foods and overeating. Psychologically, I have to make myself see food in a different light. Period.
I ran today for the first time and am even kicking around the idea of a gym. Hopefully I'll be reporting back in 2 weeks talking about consistent exercise and another 5-10 lbs gone! I have my mind right. I'm optimistic.
/GW225!!!
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